IDEA 2004 Video Clips
This media (video clip) provides an overview of the IDEA provisions related to EIS and research-based interventions. It discusses how the goal of EIS is to improve the instruction of students at risk of failing by implementing scientifically-based, peer-reviewed research methods. Under EIS, states may not require the IQ discrepancy model to identify children as LD, however, they may implement other research-based methods, such as RTI. The moderator interviews Lou Danielson and Larry Wexler of the Office of Special Education and the video is closed-captioned and produced by the Department of Education.
Response to Intervention Logic and Positive Behavior Support
This 2007 presentation provides an overview of RTI systems and of positive behavioral interventions and support, including school-wide systems, by laying out objectives and main elements. provides research support for RTI while also providing cautions about implementation. It lends support to RTI while also providing cautions about implementation.. It was presented by George Sugai and Rob Horner of the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Response to Intervention Summit – December 2007 – Keynote by Dr. George Sugai – Washington, D.C.
This 2007 presentation provides an overview of a RTI systems and provides research support for RTI. It shows similarities and links between positive behavioral intervention and support systems and RTI systems and also discusses the need for further research on implementation and sustainability. It was presented at the Response to Intervention Summit by George Sugai of the National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Response to Intervention and Early Intervening Services Policy Forum Presentation
This 2006 presentation gives a brief overview of the advantages of RTI and discusses in detail the factors to consider with its implementation. The presentation was given by Lou Danielson of the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs at the Project Forum policy forum.
The ABCs of RTI: A Guide for Parents
This brief from 2007 provides information for parents on what children may experience in schools that use RTI to identify and instruct children with specific learning disabilities. It presents a three-tier model and includes question section that parents could use to fill in information about screening, progress monitoring, tiered instruction, staff collaboration, and fidelity of implementation. The tool was written by Daryl Mellard, Melinda McKnight, and Donald Deshler and produced by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.
Questions and Answers On Response to Intervention (RTI) and Early Intervening Services (EIS)
This brief from 2007 describes the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and presents the answers to frequently asked questions regarding RTI and Early Intervening Services. The brief was produced by the Department of Education. It may be of particular interest to state stakeholders who are beginning to implement RTI and are concerned with the interpretation of reauthorized IDEA, funding, and identification of specific learning disabilities.
Response to Intervention: Policy Considerations and Implementation – PowerPoint Presentation: Intermediate Level Information
Presenter’s Guide:PDF Version
This 2007 presentation provides an overview of RTI, which includes information on primary components and principles, the RTI process, a comparison of RTI with other instructional and special education models, and the legal basis for RTI. This resource also provides information on implementation and necessary professional development. It was developed by the IDEA Partnership through the efforts of several contributing authors. Also included is a guide for presenters who would like to use the presentation. The guide provides information on timing the presentation, more detailed information for each slide, ideas for sharing information with the audience, and accompanying handouts.
Leaving No Child Behind: Response to Intervention Fundamentals for Educators and Their Partners
Presenters Guide: PDF Version
This 2007 presentation provides an overview of RTI and describes its core principles. It explains components such as tiered instruction, a process for implementation, including staffing recommendations for developing teams and describes best practices for problem-solving to fulfill student needs. This presentation explains how RTI fits with changes to federal law. It was created by Mary Beth Klotz, Patti Ralabate, Stacy Skalski, and Lisa Thomas and was released by the IDEA Partnership. Also included is a guide for presenters who would like to use the presentation. The guide provides information on timing the presentation, more detailed information for each slide, ideas for sharing information with the audience, and accompanying handouts.
Response to Intervention and SLD Identification
Presenter’s Guide: PDF Version
This 2007 presentation provides an overview of RTI and how it can be used for the determination of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD). This resource includes information on the features, goals, and process of RTI, describes implementation, tiered instruction and introduces the standard treatment protocol and problem-solving models. It was prepared by Lou Danielson, Daryl Mellard, and Doug Fuchs and was released by the IDEA Partnership. Also included is a guide for presenters who would like to use the presentation. The guide provides information on timing the presentation, more detailed information for each slide, ideas for sharing information with the audience, and accompanying handouts.
Dialogue Guide: Rationale for RTI
This 2007 brief and tool were developed to guide stakeholders through dialogue on the topic “Rationale for RTI.” The brief, developed by the IRIS Center, describes the primary features of RTI, discusses the benefits of RTI in relation to early intervening services and the identification of learning disabilities, and explains how RTI can address many of the concerns associated with the IQ-Achievement Discrepancy Model. Six sets of questions for stakeholders, developed by the IDEA partnership, pertain to issues involving the benefits and drawbacks of RTI and assessing a school’s or district’s capacity to implement RTI. The resources can be used in conjunction with the Dialogue Guide Facilitator’s Handbook and the online module developed by the IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University (see below).
BRIEF: PDF Version
DIALOGUE GUIDES
• All Stakeholders
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• District and Building Administrators
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• Families
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• Higher Education
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• Policymakers
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• Teacher and Related Service Practitioners
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Dialogue Guide Facilitator’s Handbook:PDF Version
IRIS Center Online Module:HTML Version
Dialogue Guide: What is RTI?
This 2007 brief and tool were developed to guide stakeholders through dialogue on the topic “What is RTI?” A brief, developed by the IRIS Center, describes the key components of RTI, the characteristics of RTI related to early intervening services and the identifying students with learning disabilities. Six sets of questions for stakeholders, developed by the IDEA partnership, ask about participants’ knowledge of RTI and their views on its implementation, potential benefits, and predicted reactions from other stakeholders and students. The resources can be used in conjunction with the Dialogue Guide Facilitator’s Handbook and the online module developed by the IRIS Center at Vanderbilt University (see below).
BRIEF: PDF Version
DIALOGUE GUIDES
• All Stakeholders
HTML Version
• District and Building Administrators
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• Families
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• Higher Education
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• Policymakers
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• Teacher and Related Service Practitioners
https://www.ideapartnership.org/report.cfm?reportid=269
Dialogue Guide Facilitator’s Handbook: PDF Version
IRIS Center Online Module:HTML Version
IRIS Center: RTI (Part 4)
This websites houses multiple online modules on RTI, including two on Classroom Assessment: (1) An Introduction to Monitoring Academic Achievement in the Classroom; and (2) Evaluating Reading Progress. There are five modules on RTI: (1) An Overview; (2) Assessment; (3) Reading Instruction; (4) Putting It All Together; and (5) Considerations for School Leaders. These resources could be of use for teachers and administrators seeking a comprehensive illustration of how to successfully implement RTI. They were developed by the IRIS Center for Training Enhancement
IRIS Center: RTI (Part 1)
This websites houses multiple online modules on RTI, including two on Classroom Assessment: (1) An Introduction to Monitoring Academic Achievement in the Classroom; and (2) Evaluating Reading Progress. There are five modules on RTI: (1) An Overview; (2) Assessment; (3) Reading Instruction; (4) Putting It All Together; and (5) Considerations for School Leaders. These resources could be of use for teachers and administrators seeking a comprehensive illustration of how to successfully implement RTI. They were developed by the IRIS Center for Training Enhancement
Executive Summary of the NRCLD Responsiveness to Intervention Symposium
This 2003 brief details a symposium sponsored by National Research Center on Learning Disabilities and Office of Special Education Programs in December 2003. The symposium addresses the unanswered questions that surrounded the application of RTI on a broad scale. The information was released by National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.
SLD Identification: What We Know…What We Don’t Know
This 2006 presentation discusses the LD problem, compares Early Intervening Services and RTI, and provides an explanation of RTI. The presentation was presented by Doug Fuchs and Daryl Mellard and released by National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.
Integrating IDEA Provisions with School Reform: Early Intervening Services (EIS) and Responsiveness to Intervention (RTI)
This 2006 presentation describes RTI and Early Intervening Services (EIS), provides and overview of RTI implementation in local sites, and discusses where to begin with EIS and RTI. The presentation was presented by Don Compton, Doug Fuchs, and Daryl Mellard and released by National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.
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Topical Form I: Applying Response to Intervention (RTI) to Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Determination Decisions: Research Findings
This 2006 presentation explains research findings at a forum sponsored by National Research Center on Learning Disabilities in September 2005. It addressed the overall research question: What do RTI intervention methods tell us about (1) predicting outcomes and (2) specific learning disabilities identification? The presentation was released by National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.
Executive Summary of the NRCLD Topical Forum Applying Responsiveness to Intervention to Specific Learning Disability Determination Decisions
This 2006 brief describes a forum sponsored by National Research Center on Learning Disabilities in September 2005. The forum looked closely at applying Responsiveness To Intervention to specific learning disabilities determination decisions. It was released by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.
Parent Involvement
This brief provides information on what parents should expect with the RTI process and provides tips for parents. A video by Vicki Peterman is included, which was released by the National Center on Learning Disabilities. This resource is useful for parents who are looking for information about a tiered service-delivery model of RTI.
A Parent’s Guide to Response to Intervention [K-12]
This NCLD guide offers an overview of the RTI process, describes how it is implemented in schools, and offer questions that parents can ask their children’s schools.
RTI for Identification of SLD; Early Intervening Services (Part 2)
This 2007 presentation provides an overview of Response to Intervention, its components and uses, including determining specific learning disabilities. It also covers the connection between RTI and Early Intervening Services and implementation lessons from states and districts. It was presented by Daryl Mellard at the OSEP Part B Regulations Regional Implementation Meeting.
RTI and Identification of Children with Learning Disabilities
This 2007 presentation describes changes in federal law related to determining whether students have disabilities and provides an overview Response to Intervention (RTI) including its purpose, components, and advantages. It was presented by Douglas Fuchs of Vanderbilt University at the Council for Exceptional Children conference.
How Can Early Intervening Services and Responsiveness to Intervention Work
This 2007 brief explains the connection between Early Intervening Services (EIS) as stipulated in the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA and Responsiveness to Intervention. It was created by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities and could be of use for families who are looking for foundational information regarding EIS and RTI. This resource is part of a broader toolkit available at https://www.nrcld.org/resource_kit .
What is Responsiveness to Intervention?
This 2007 brief provides an overview of Responsiveness to Intervention and its primary components. It was created by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities (NRCLD) and could be of particular interest for families who are looking for an introduction to RTI. This resource is part of a broader toolkit produced by NRCLD, available at https://www.nrcld.org/resource_kit .
A Research-Based View of Specific Learning Disabilities: Responsiveness to Intervention Overview
This 2007 presentation describes three models of Response to Intervention (RTI), how RTI fits with IDEA reauthorization, how RTI operates and tiered instruction. This presentation also provides a list of questions for stakeholders to consider in thinking about RTI implementation. It was produced by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities. This presentation is part of a broader toolkit available at https://www.nrcld.org/resource_kit .
IRIS Center for Training Enhancement: Response to Intervention Online Modules [K-12]
The IRIS Center for Training Enhancement has put together several modules that deal with the topic of RTI:
Classroom Assessment (Part 1) : An Introduction to Monitoring Academic Achievement in the Classroom This module discusses how progress monitoring can affect the academic outcomes of students, and it demonstrates how to implement curriculum-based measurement with a classroom of students.
Classroom Assessment (Part 2) : Evaluating Reading Progress This module explores in detail the assessment procedures integral to RTI. It also outlines how to use progress monitoring data to determine if a student is meeting the established performance criteria or if more intensive intervention is needed.
RTI (Part 1): An Overview This module outlines the differences between the IQ-achievement discrepancy model and the response to intervention (RTI) model. It also offers a brief overview of each tier in the RTI model and explains its benefits.
RTI (Part 2): Assessment This module explores in detail the assessment procedures integral to RTI. It also outlines how to use progress monitoring data to determine if a student is meeting the established performance criteria or if more intensive intervention is needed.
RTI (Part 3): Reading Instruction This module illustrates different research-based reading strategies that may be used with the response to intervention model to improve reading skills.
RTI (Part 4): Putting It All Together This module synthesizes the information in RTI (Parts 1, 2, and 3) to provide teachers and other school personnel with a more comprehensive illustration of how to successfully implement RTI.
RTI: Considerations for School Leaders This module provides information about ways to build support for RTI, factors that should be addressed when implementing RTI, and methods of collecting data and evaluating the effectiveness of the RTI approach.
Myths About Response to Intervention (RTI) Implementation [K-12]
This 2006 fact sheet explains myths and misconceptions about RTI. It was produced by the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE).
Multi-Tiered Intervention Models
This presentation discusses three uses of RTI: prevention (at kindergarten and 1st grade), intervention for students with achievement or behavior problems, and components of learning disability (LD) determination. It was presented by Dr. Daryl Mellard, Principal Investigator of the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities, and released by the Access Center.
Q and A: Questions and Answers on Response to Intervention (RTI) and Early Intervening Services (EIS)
This 2007 fact sheet addresses a number of questions related to RTI and Early Intervening Services (EIS), including federal regulations, general education and special education, funding, evaluation, and eligibility determination, EIS and children aged 3-5 years, service delivery models, and disproportionality. It was prepared by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) in the U.S. Department of Education, and was used at the OSEP Part B Regulations Regional Implementation Meeting.
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Responsiveness to Intervention in the SLD Determination Process
This 2007 brief describes Response to Intervention (RTI) and provides examples of how RTI can work in schools and serve particular students. This resource also addresses the process of identifying specific learning disabilities within an RTI framework. It was produced by the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities and is part of a broader toolkit which can be found at https://www.nrcld.org/resource_kit.
Understanding Responsiveness to Intervention in Learning Disabilities Determination
This 2004 brief provides an overview of the features associated with RTI and briefly outlines activities involving staff from the six Regional Resource Centers, the National Research Center on Learning Disabilities, and selected school districts across the nation. It was written by Daryl Mellard and released by National Research Center on Learning Disabilities.
Response-to-Instruction and Universal Design for Learning: How Might They Intersect in the General Education Classroom?
This brief provides an introduction to RTI and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and explores their possible intersection in the classroom. Both of these strategies are important to improve the ability of students with disabilities to participate and progress in the general education curriculum. This resource could be of use for teachers who are looking for practical uses of the strategies discussed. It was produced by the Access Center.
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Acknowledgment
NASET would like to thank The U.S. Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) funded National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports for much of the information provided in this section on RTI. The OSEP-funded National Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports was established to address the behavioral and discipline systems needed for successful learning and social development of students. The Center provides capacity-building information and technical support about behavioral systems to assist states and districts in the design of effective schools.
